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New roof snagging in Ware, Kent
New roof snagging around Ware, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
New roof snagging in Ware: what you get
Roof work often leaves debris behind. We look for broken tiles, offcuts and nails left in gutters and on lower roofs along with any damage to other parts of the property. Each item is photographed. Gutters full of offcuts can overflow in the next heavy rain, and cracked lower roofs can leak. It’s easier to raise them while the job is fresh. We survey loft conversions and dormers, new-build homes and ridges and verges, and people most frequently book us about offcuts and broken tiles left behind and damage to other parts of the building.
For a small place like Ware, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Ware (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Ware, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- We look at the tiles or slates, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Also in Ware
Local roofs and buyers in Ware
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Ware, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Goodnestone Park, about 4.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ware. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you own a rental within reach of Minster station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Ware is about 6 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We visit Ware as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for new roof snagging. Other places close to Ware include Westmarsh (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west) and Hoo (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ware
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Way Out Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Minster station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Ware includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Questions from Ware
Do you cover smaller places like Ware?
Yes, Ware is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is the coastal weather around Ware hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Ware?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What’s the price of a snagging inspection?
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The size of the roof and how easy it is to see affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Why get it checked now?
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. In a small place like Ware, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. They’re recorded with photos.
Useful tips for Ware property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Send the snagging report to your roofer
- Keep warranty papers safe
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them, and our part is to report what we see.
Note the end date of any defects or warranty period. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ware
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.